Plant Care Cobweb Hens and Chicks

Cobweb Hens and Chicks

4.5 out of 5 (15 experiences)

Cobweb Hens and Chicks has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Cobweb Hens and Chicks has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate

Also known as

Cobweb Houseleek and Plum Parfait

Taxonomy

Sempervivum arachnoideum
Sempervivum
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Cobweb Hens and Chicks

💦 Water

How often to water your Cobweb Hens and Chicks

Water needs for Cobweb Hens and Chicks
0.5 cups
every 12

Cobweb Hens and Chicks needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Cobweb Hens and Chicks

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Cobweb Hens and Chicks in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cobweb Hens and Chicks: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Cobweb Hens and Chicks love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Cobweb Hens and Chicks does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cobweb Hens and Chicks in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cobweb Hens and Chicks

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cobweb Hens and Chicks: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cobweb Hens and Chicks after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Cobweb Hens and Chicks is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

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💦 Water Needs

Cobweb Hens and Chicks thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Cobweb Hens and Chicks Water Frequency →

Cobweb Hens and Chicks Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Cobweb Hens and Chicks requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Cobweb Hens and Chicks Light Requirements →

Cobweb Hens and Chicks Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cobweb Hens and Chicks is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Cobweb Hens and Chicks is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

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💨 Humidity

Cobweb Hens and Chicks prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Cobweb Hens and Chicks Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Cobweb Hens and Chicks is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Cobweb Hens and Chicks →

When and How to Successfully Repot Cobweb Hens and Chicks →


💩 Fertilizer

Cobweb Hens and Chicks should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Cobweb Hens and Chicks to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Cobweb Hens and Chicks is native to the Mediterranean.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Cobweb Hens and Chicks bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Cobweb Hens and Chicks Flowers →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Cobweb Hens and Chicks grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

How and When to Prune Cobweb Hens and Chicks →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cobweb Hens and Chicks can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Cobweb Hens and Chicks Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Cobweb Hens and Chicks can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Cobweb Hens and Chicks →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Cobweb Hens and Chicks. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Cobweb Hens and Chicks

Cobweb Hens and Chicks

Cobweb Hens and Chicks


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Cobweb Hens and Chicks has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 9
Cobweb Hens and Chicks has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 4
Cobweb Hens and Chicks has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 4
Cobweb Hens and Chicks has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Cobweb Hens and Chicks has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
@Annaleece avatar
@@Annaleece
leaf-1 38 Plants
xp 551 XP
globe Modesto, CA
07/27/2021

Lost a lot of color after I used bug spray, (plant friendly) super sensitive

Browns easily Browns easily
@nowns avatar
@@nowns
leaf-1 19 Plants
xp 3,006 XP
globe Binghamton, NY
07/21/2021

COWBEBS.

@brian avatar
@@brian
leaf-1 10 Plants
xp 327 XP
05/29/2021

When we first got it the little offshoots fell off the main plant so we stuck them in a different little pot and they all took! We didn’t expect the main one to thrive after a lot of the offshoots fell off but it’s doing great.

Survivor Survivor
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@CrispyRaptor avatar
@@CrispyRaptor
leaf-1 14 Plants
xp 1,031 XP
globe Fayetteville, AR
05/25/2021

Idk how but he’s doing a straight vertical. Literally just going straight up.

Fast grower Fast grower
@pamperrien avatar
@@pamperrien
leaf-1 65 Plants
xp 4,343 XP
globe Chattanooga, TN
02/14/2021

I have separated these and repotted each one into a 4” terra cotta pot.

Survivor Survivor

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